Death date: Mar 3, 2004
James Arthur Birch"Jim"Jim Birch, 58, of Tacoma passed away on March 3, 2004 and has gone to be with the Lord. He was surrounded in love by his family. Jim will be remembered for the intention, enthusiasm, and compassion with whic Read Obituary
Jim we had some great times. You will always be greatly missed. Seems like only yesterday that we were running around parkland rasin hell. Ive been thinking of you alot the past few days,now I know why. your memory lives on. Jan Gillmer [email protected]##imported-begin##Jan Gillmer##imported-end##
Dear Family, I really didn't know Jim, but know Tom and Myrna and in years past Debbie and Stacey. I am very sorry for your loss. He is in a better place in Heaven. My thoughts are with you all.
Sincerely,
Sherry Brown##imported-begin##Sherry Brown##imported-end##
I will always remember Jim as a very kind and gentle brother-in-law. My condolences to his Family Birgitta##imported-begin##Birgitta Birch##imported-end##
To the Birch Family my conolences at such a sad time regards Richard Ohlandt and Family##imported-begin##Richard Ohlandt##imported-end##
NULL##imported-begin##Shirlee (Brown) Benner##imported-end##
Jim,
Even though I haven't seen you for so many years, you are so a part of my past. Every teenage memory brings you, Steve, Big Rick, Little Rick, Otto,Beezer, Dale and all the guys back so vividly - so many parties, so many good times- I can' believe you're gone. Your smile, fun and giggle were so much a part of all we did. You were so good to always stop by and see my mom and I'm glad that she is with you, Steve and Candy. I will always love you for the gentle, kind person you were and for how you and the guys always protected us through the "fun years". I look forward to sharing memories with everyone tomorrow. Diane##imported-begin##Diane Matheny(Obenhofer)##imported-end##
Hey Jim We are all going to miss you
Remember Rich Ohlandt and staying
overnight at his house and all the
hell we use to raise. Them good old
days are gone forever. See you
around one of these days. Rest in
peace. Your old Bud Tom Chelius##imported-begin##Tom Chelius##imported-end##
My Parkland friend how can the ride be over? Who will I call to ask whatever happen to someone from our past or who sang a song we grew up listen to? You always had the answer. We met when I Was 6 and you were 5 and we went from one goodtime to the next.And the last few days I relived them all in my mind. I've got to talk to Peterson,Otto,Whitey,Swing Ding,Tex,Roster, and both Dale's over the last few days and everone agrees a part of us all left Wednesday morning.The day you left I left work and dove out to Parkland and stopped on the 512 freeway were the old house used to sit and remembered for a while.Then drove around to all the old places we used to haunt (Rich's Drive Inn,Pat's Cafe, The Donut Shop, and the IGA parking lot.But everone is gone, no Beezer,Ted,Otto,Squirrel,DumDum Dutton,Little Rick,Clumsy Doug,Braton,Dewitt,Bittner, or the guy who lived next to Midlad Hall. I could not even fine Can-Di-Kar. How will we ever figure out who the Parkland Squealer was? Well Buckie(Iknow you hate that sorry) I can never thank you for all you've done for me in my life, you saved my life. And I will never forget you! When I get up there with you and Steve I got shotgun in Steve's 50 Merc. And the first stop I want to make is over to Ricters, if she is not with you guys.And in parting I just want to say what they wrote in your obituaries is all so true. A better friend a person could never find.##imported-begin##Rick Anderson##imported-end##
I too will miss you Jim. The smile, the ease of being your friend. I remember you gave me the hat off your head (Birch Insulation) for a hat collection in Alaska. My feelings go out to Gary, Jack, Tom and all the family.##imported-begin##Bill Thorp##imported-end##
I knew him many years ago.(50's) He was a nice person I will always remember.I wish to offer my sympathy to all the family. I will not be able to attend the funeral because I will be in Europe for three weeks. Leaving Sunday...God Bless all of you!##imported-begin##joann##imported-end##
